How Long to Read The Lifer and the Lawyer

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lifer and the Lawyer?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 30 minutes to read The Lifer and the Lawyer by George Critchlow

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

It is true that some people are very damaged. It is not true that they are all unsalvageable. The Lifer and the Lawyer raises questions about childhood trauma, religion, race, the purpose of punishment, and a criminal justice system that requires harmless old men to die in prison. It is a true story about Michael Anderson, an aging African American man who grew up poor and abused on Chicago’s south side and became a violent and predatory criminal. Anderson has now spent the last forty-three years in prison as a result of a 1978 crime spree that took place in southeastern Washington. The book describes his spiritual and moral transformation in prison and challenges society’s assumption that he was an irredeemable monster. It also tells the story of the author’s evolving relationship with Anderson that began in 1979 when Critchlow, a young white lawyer from a privileged background, was appointed to defend Anderson on twenty-two violent felony charges. For Anderson, this is a story about overcoming childhood trauma and learning how to empathize and love through faith and self-knowledge. For Critchlow, the story also raises questions about how we become who we are—about race, culture, and opportunity. Finally, the book is a revealing commentary on our criminal justice system’s obsession with life sentences.

How long is The Lifer and the Lawyer?

The Lifer and the Lawyer by George Critchlow is 210 pages long, and a total of 52,500 words.

This makes it 71% the length of the average book. It also has 64% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lifer and the Lawyer Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 46 minutes to read The Lifer and the Lawyer aloud.

What Reading Level is The Lifer and the Lawyer?

The Lifer and the Lawyer is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Lifer and the Lawyer?

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